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The Putnam County animal advisory board is working on a revision of the county ordinances that will address circumstances like this one in the future.
Read More »Putnam County Considers New Dangerous Dog Ordinance After Multiple Attacks
County Animal Shelter Kill Rates on Downward Trend for North Central Florida Counties
Public records for county animal shelters show that in recent years, euthanasia rates for cats and dogs have, for the most part, been on a downward trend in North Central Florida.
Read More »Term Limits For Florida School Board Members Might Appear On The 2018 Ballot
Members of Florida county school boards may soon find themselves faced with a two-term limit as a proposed constitutional amendment makes it’s way through the Florida Constitution Review Commission this week to be voted on for placement on the November ballot.
Read More »Melrose City Park New Restroom Causes Confusion After Installation Of Access Walkways, Residents Frustrated
Visitors to Melrose Heritage Park can enjoy a day in the enclosure of the gazebo or among the shade of several massive oak trees, while children run around the central fountain and through the playground. They can also shop at a”Multi-Market” farmer’s market, which occurs periodically with vendors selling crafts, art, …
Read More »School Boards: A Part-Time Job With Full-Time Duties?
What school boards are responsible for, how does the school board system work and how much do school board members get paid?
Read More »Putnam Sheriff’s Office Arrests 14 In Child Sex Sting
Putnam County Sheriffs Office arrests fourteen men in "Operation Be Mine."
Read More »Parents React To Gov. Rick Scott’s New Safety Plan For Florida Schools
The Senate held a hearing today for Gov. Rick Scott’s three proposed bills regarding school safety, firearm safety and public records as a part of his $450 million school safety plan.
Read More »Melrose Residents Lose Fight To Save Beloved Tree
The people of Melrose are mourning the loss of 'Big Irma,' a cherished oak tree that fell during Hurricane Irma. Local residents had hope to save the tree, but Putnam County, which maintains and operates Melrose Heritage Park, where the tree stood, had it removed for liability concerns.
Read More »Fire Departments In Alachua County Dealing With Increasing Turnover Rates Due To Lower Salaries
A dual firefighter and emergency medical technician working at the High Springs Fire Department earns an average of $29,704 annually. The same position at Alachua County Fire Rescue equates to $33,357 per year. The salary for the same position at a South Florida town of Boca Raton is $47, 448 per year. “The turnover rate is high for us, compared to what we’ve been at in previous years,” said Harold Pheus, deputy chief of Alachua County Fire Rescue. “That’s one thing that has made us concerned about our wages.”
Read More »Hurricane Irma Recovery Updates For North Central Florida
Live Blog Hurricane Irma Original Post Schools: Alachua County: closed through Tuesday Clay County: district schools and offices will remain closed through Wednesday, September 13th College of Central Florida: closed Friday and Monday Dixie County: closed Friday and Monday Duval County: early dismissal Thursday and closed Friday Hernando County: closed Thursday and Friday …
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